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OldSkoolRS said:
smn159 said:
Ouch, that's bad luck and a real shame as the finish otherwise looks excellent.
I have a Tele to do soon - are you sanding the original finish and painting over or do you prime it first?
Thanks, oddly it's shrunk back a bit this morning, but still looks too ugly to leave, even though it's pretty much hidden when playing/hanging on the wall.I have a Tele to do soon - are you sanding the original finish and painting over or do you prime it first?
I sanded back to bare wood, then refinished. This one I used regular grey primer on, but in the past I've used a shellac based sealer, then sprayed the colour nitro on first, then clear nitro after. This job has had nitro first, then nitro clear, then the orange pearl, then the clear. I guess I should have stripped it back to bare wood again after I didn't like the first nitro colour I did. However, the front seems fine, so I'll see how far back I can sand the back and refinish it without messing up the front. I'll probably have to blend in the sides, but I did that yesterday on the back and (colourwise anyway) it turned out fine.
Another Gardiner and Houlgate auction starting on Tuesday. Anyone got their eye on anything? I managed to get a sneak peak there on Tuesday as I was in the area and they were kind enough to let me in. It's the first time I've been into the auction room. Wow! What an amazing collection of stuff.
I think I might have a go for a couple of things. They have a 1967 Tele that I was initially interested in (I've been after my birth year Tele for ages) but it had a replacement body and only the neck and electrics were '67. It didn't feel quite what I was after.
I think I might have a go for a couple of things. They have a 1967 Tele that I was initially interested in (I've been after my birth year Tele for ages) but it had a replacement body and only the neck and electrics were '67. It didn't feel quite what I was after.
I'm selling rather than buying; Managed to shift a Squier Strat I got using a voucher when I retired. It was the 40th Anniversary model, but it just wasn't as good as my original '82 Japanese Squier nor the newer Strat I built for gigging.
Now down to 11 electrics (plus 1 Squier P Bass and 1 old Washburn acoustic for open mic nights). Hoping to sell a Mexican Tele after my partscaster ended up a near replica, but with a fatter neck. Figure it's easier to sell the MIM than the partscaster and mine is a nitro finished version, so might get a little more than the poly ones I've seen for sale, though I'd better not be too greedy.
Would be good to be down to 10 electrics, even if a couple of those are kept for sentimental reasons, like the '82 JV Squier and an 1990 Epiphone LP that is more like Trigger's broom given all the replacement parts and refret it now has.
Was thinking about trying a Fender Mustang, but have gone off the idea and think I should just stick with the ones I have now. Still got to refinish my Cabronita after the paint blistered last time and my White Blonde Tele partscaster might get another attempt to see if I can make it more 'see through' than 'solid'.
On the plus side my sales now exceed what I paid for my American Professional Jazzmaster. Not bad for a couple of Squiers and a mid range Gretsch.
Now down to 11 electrics (plus 1 Squier P Bass and 1 old Washburn acoustic for open mic nights). Hoping to sell a Mexican Tele after my partscaster ended up a near replica, but with a fatter neck. Figure it's easier to sell the MIM than the partscaster and mine is a nitro finished version, so might get a little more than the poly ones I've seen for sale, though I'd better not be too greedy.
Would be good to be down to 10 electrics, even if a couple of those are kept for sentimental reasons, like the '82 JV Squier and an 1990 Epiphone LP that is more like Trigger's broom given all the replacement parts and refret it now has.
Was thinking about trying a Fender Mustang, but have gone off the idea and think I should just stick with the ones I have now. Still got to refinish my Cabronita after the paint blistered last time and my White Blonde Tele partscaster might get another attempt to see if I can make it more 'see through' than 'solid'.
On the plus side my sales now exceed what I paid for my American Professional Jazzmaster. Not bad for a couple of Squiers and a mid range Gretsch.
OldSkoolRS said:
I'm selling rather than buying; Managed to shift a Squier Strat I got using a voucher when I retired. It was the 40th Anniversary model, but it just wasn't as good as my original '82 Japanese Squier nor the newer Strat I built for gigging.
Now down to 11 electrics (plus 1 Squier P Bass and 1 old Washburn acoustic for open mic nights). Hoping to sell a Mexican Tele after my partscaster ended up a near replica, but with a fatter neck. Figure it's easier to sell the MIM than the partscaster and mine is a nitro finished version, so might get a little more than the poly ones I've seen for sale, though I'd better not be too greedy.
Would be good to be down to 10 electrics, even if a couple of those are kept for sentimental reasons, like the '82 JV Squier and an 1990 Epiphone LP that is more like Trigger's broom given all the replacement parts and refret it now has.
Was thinking about trying a Fender Mustang, but have gone off the idea and think I should just stick with the ones I have now. Still got to refinish my Cabronita after the paint blistered last time and my White Blonde Tele partscaster might get another attempt to see if I can make it more 'see through' than 'solid'.
On the plus side my sales now exceed what I paid for my American Professional Jazzmaster. Not bad for a couple of Squiers and a mid range Gretsch.
Good luck with the cull. To complicate things... Mustangs are great Now down to 11 electrics (plus 1 Squier P Bass and 1 old Washburn acoustic for open mic nights). Hoping to sell a Mexican Tele after my partscaster ended up a near replica, but with a fatter neck. Figure it's easier to sell the MIM than the partscaster and mine is a nitro finished version, so might get a little more than the poly ones I've seen for sale, though I'd better not be too greedy.
Would be good to be down to 10 electrics, even if a couple of those are kept for sentimental reasons, like the '82 JV Squier and an 1990 Epiphone LP that is more like Trigger's broom given all the replacement parts and refret it now has.
Was thinking about trying a Fender Mustang, but have gone off the idea and think I should just stick with the ones I have now. Still got to refinish my Cabronita after the paint blistered last time and my White Blonde Tele partscaster might get another attempt to see if I can make it more 'see through' than 'solid'.
On the plus side my sales now exceed what I paid for my American Professional Jazzmaster. Not bad for a couple of Squiers and a mid range Gretsch.
vdn said:
Good luck with the cull. To complicate things... Mustangs are great
Thanks, feels good to shift a few cheaper ones. Watched so many videos comparing Mustangs to other Fenders but just gone cold on the idea now. I've got pretty much most of the Fender options covered really once the Cabronita is back together.Chubbyross said:
That's gorgeous! Which model is it?
Cheers, it's a Slash Les Paul Standard in Appetite Amber. Based on Slash's famous LP copy built by Kris Derrig that was used to record Appetite for Destruction and for about a year on the road afterwards before it was retired from touring. It's not a perfect copy, more an 'inspired by' type deal but boy, is it a good guitar.The neck is big, but it doesn't feel as big as a 50s Standard model I played earlier this year, it's heavy compared to my other guitars but it's not excessive. I nearly bought a Greenie, I may still buy one at some point, but I made a last minute curveball change to the Slash at the last minute.
I have been guilt of talking some trash on Gibson in the past (I still dislike a lot of their ethical and business practices and I'll never, ever have any affection for the SG) but I've grown to have a begrudging respect for the LP, having had an Epiphone LP as a teenager and deciding it was everything I didn't want in a guitar. I've never been a Slash fan either, but here we are. Now I'm eyeing up a Magnatone rig for the living room
I have become more and more a fan of bluesy 80s rock tones of late, perhaps the nostalgia bait just gets me, but I love the way those hot rock tones just sing with such a rich, velvety texture. My main rig is a EVH 5150 III Stealth 6L6 with a Helix Floor, with guitars ranging from various flavours of Strats, Ibanez, Ernie Ball JPs etc, a rig that can really do it all. But now I want to make a different type of rig, less aimed at high gain and convenient modelling for effects, instead going for mid gain and as many pedals as I need.
I'm really focusing on going back to basics with my playing, more focus on improv and getting quality into every note, bringing my phrasing, feel and vibrato up a level. Funny how a new guitar can totally change your perspective.
Mastodon2 said:
Cheers, it's a Slash Les Paul Standard in Appetite Amber. Based on Slash's famous LP copy built by Kris Derrig that was used to record Appetite for Destruction and for about a year on the road afterwards before it was retired from touring. It's not a perfect copy, more an 'inspired by' type deal but boy, is it a good guitar.
The neck is big, but it doesn't feel as big as a 50s Standard model I played earlier this year, it's heavy compared to my other guitars but it's not excessive. I nearly bought a Greenie, I may still buy one at some point, but I made a last minute curveball change to the Slash at the last minute.
I have been guilt of talking some trash on Gibson in the past (I still dislike a lot of their ethical and business practices and I'll never, ever have any affection for the SG) but I've grown to have a begrudging respect for the LP, having had an Epiphone LP as a teenager and deciding it was everything I didn't want in a guitar. I've never been a Slash fan either, but here we are. Now I'm eyeing up a Magnatone rig for the living room
I have become more and more a fan of bluesy 80s rock tones of late, perhaps the nostalgia bait just gets me, but I love the way those hot rock tones just sing with such a rich, velvety texture. My main rig is a EVH 5150 III Stealth 6L6 with a Helix Floor, with guitars ranging from various flavours of Strats, Ibanez, Ernie Ball JPs etc, a rig that can really do it all. But now I want to make a different type of rig, less aimed at high gain and convenient modelling for effects, instead going for mid gain and as many pedals as I need.
I'm really focusing on going back to basics with my playing, more focus on improv and getting quality into every note, bringing my phrasing, feel and vibrato up a level. Funny how a new guitar can totally change your perspective.
Lovely guitar .The neck is big, but it doesn't feel as big as a 50s Standard model I played earlier this year, it's heavy compared to my other guitars but it's not excessive. I nearly bought a Greenie, I may still buy one at some point, but I made a last minute curveball change to the Slash at the last minute.
I have been guilt of talking some trash on Gibson in the past (I still dislike a lot of their ethical and business practices and I'll never, ever have any affection for the SG) but I've grown to have a begrudging respect for the LP, having had an Epiphone LP as a teenager and deciding it was everything I didn't want in a guitar. I've never been a Slash fan either, but here we are. Now I'm eyeing up a Magnatone rig for the living room
I have become more and more a fan of bluesy 80s rock tones of late, perhaps the nostalgia bait just gets me, but I love the way those hot rock tones just sing with such a rich, velvety texture. My main rig is a EVH 5150 III Stealth 6L6 with a Helix Floor, with guitars ranging from various flavours of Strats, Ibanez, Ernie Ball JPs etc, a rig that can really do it all. But now I want to make a different type of rig, less aimed at high gain and convenient modelling for effects, instead going for mid gain and as many pedals as I need.
I'm really focusing on going back to basics with my playing, more focus on improv and getting quality into every note, bringing my phrasing, feel and vibrato up a level. Funny how a new guitar can totally change your perspective.
Mastodon2 said:
Something a bit different for me:
8.6lbs, a featherweight among Les Pauls, all told. Sounds absolutely massive.
Loving that. Can live out all those Slash fantasies now! 8.6lbs, a featherweight among Les Pauls, all told. Sounds absolutely massive.
And on the subject of another rock icon who collaborated with Slash once or twice, I'd really love one of those Gibson Chris Cornell Signature ES-335 models.
rlw said:
Just one more and you could have one for every day of the week!I've got a new guitar on the way tomorrow, a Godin nylon string acoustic. Not the little thin Multilac thing, which I do like but they're not really usable unplugged, and not a giant boaty classical guitar either. Made in Canada for £800, can't argue with that. It's years since I've had a nylon string, I wanted something I can take around the house and play wherever, plus I can play it in while my fingers are recovering.
In over-enthusiastically playing the Slash LP, I've got a blister on one of my fingers that had a blood blister underneath it. I tried playing the LP this morning and burst the blood blister, which then turned the main blister orange as the blood travelled into it and now it hurts even to type this out. I don't even remember inflicting such an injury on my hands even when first picking up a guitar more than 20 years ago. Nor had I really acknowledged how much conditioning my hands had lost in migrating to playing most Strats and super strats with light strings and scalloped fretboards,
Ouch, sounds painful (and a little like the start of a Bryan Adams song ). It surprises me how quickly my fingers seize up and go soft whenever we go on holiday. I even take a cheap travel guitar on our longer trips now that just fits across a large suitcase. Ironically my case is still usually lighter than my wife's one.
Since selling my Squier last weekend I've gone off any of the guitars I might have had in mind to buy once I'd sold it. Feels a bit flat though I still look on the used sections out of habit, but there really isn't anything I'm after now. At least I've had chance to do a bit of tweaking on the existing ones and actually take time to have an extended play on them all over a period of days.
). It surprises me how quickly my fingers seize up and go soft whenever we go on holiday. I even take a cheap travel guitar on our longer trips now that just fits across a large suitcase. Ironically my case is still usually lighter than my wife's one. Since selling my Squier last weekend I've gone off any of the guitars I might have had in mind to buy once I'd sold it. Feels a bit flat though I still look on the used sections out of habit, but there really isn't anything I'm after now. At least I've had chance to do a bit of tweaking on the existing ones and actually take time to have an extended play on them all over a period of days.
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